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    Autorizar (en. Authorize)

    /autoriˈθaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To allow someone to do something.
    The director authorized the use of the room.
    El director autorizó el uso de la sala.
    To grant formal permission.
    You need to authorize the expenditure before making it.
    Necesitas autorizar el gasto antes de realizarlo.
    To officially recognize something.
    The administration must authorize the new project.
    La administración debe autorizar el nuevo proyecto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'auctorizare', which means to give authority.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    authorize a payment
    To grant permission to execute a payment.
    autorizar un pago
    I was authorized
    I received permission from someone in authority.
    me autorizaron
    to be authorized
    To have the necessary permission to act.
    estar autorizado

    Related Words

    authority
    Power or right that someone has to command or influence.
    autoridad
    authorization
    Permission granted to do something.
    autorización
    authorizer
    Person who has the power to authorize.
    autorizador

    Slang Meanings

    To give the go-ahead
    They gave me the go-ahead to continue with the project.
    Me dieron vía libre para continuar con el proyecto.
    To give the green light
    The boss has already given the green light to the proposal.
    El jefe ya echó el visto bueno a la propuesta.